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Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad Recipe

Cajun Red Beans and Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup long- grain rice
1/2 tsp salt
2 large fresh thyme sprigs, divided, plus 1 tbsp chopped
1 15 1/2- oz can red beans
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
5 tsp cajun seasoning blend

Directions:

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 thyme sprig; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer rice to large bowl; remove thyme sprig. Cool 5 minutes.
Stir beans, bell pepper, and green onions into rice. Add oil, vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; mix well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining thyme sprig and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	338.6 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat	235.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.17g	40%
Sodium	708.93mg	30%
Potassium	419.59mg	9%
Total Carbs	19.7g	7%
Sugars	2.37g	9%
Dietary Fiber	6.41g	26%
Protein	5.65g	11%
Vitamin C	49.9mg	83%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	22.5mg	125%
Calcium	57mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.58 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.7g	40%
Sodium	235.71mg	30%
Potassium	139.51mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.55g	7%
Sugars	0.79g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	26%
Protein	1.88g	11%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	83%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	39%
Iron	7.5mg	125%
Calcium	18.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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